HRB-TMRN Symposium:  Innovations & Collaboration in Clinical Trials

The ‘HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN)’ is a collaborative initiative between a number of Irish and international higher education institutes and methodology centres. Its mission istostrengthenthe methodology and reportingof trials in health and social careon the island of Irelandso that they become more relevant, accessible and influential for patients and other service users, practitioners, policy makers and the public. This will be achieved through a programme of work relating to the methodology of trials and focussed on (i) support (ii) training and education and (iii) research and innovation.Please visitwww.hrb-tmrn.iefor further information.

Health Research Board - Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN)

Making Global Care Local: Innovations & Collaboration in Clinical Trials
HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network Symposium hosted by ICC-CTN

Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

Join us at Smock Alley Theatre on Monday, 8 June 2026 for the 10th Annual HRB-TMRN Trials Methodology Symposium, exploring how globally designed clinical trials can deliver meaningful impact at a local level.Under the theme "Making Global Care Local: Innovations &amp; Collaboration in Clinical Trials," this year's symposium brings together international leaders, early career researchers, and PPI contributors to examine the future of platform trials, the operational realities of complex international study designs, and the partnerships that make global trials work on the ground.Hosted by HRB-TMRN in collaboration with UCD and in association with ICC-CTN, the day features a keynote from Prof. John Marshall, four themed sessions, panel discussions, and a dedicated spotlight on early career researchers. Whether you're a trialist, methodologist, clinician, PhD student, or PPI partner, this symposium offers a full day of insight, dialogue, and connection.CPD accredited: A total of 6.0 credits have been assigned to this event.09:00–09:20 — Registration &amp; Tea/Coffee09:20-09:25 - Opening Address: Oonagh Ward, Health Research Board09:25–10:00 — KEYNOTE ADDRESSThe Future of Platform Trials: global trends, efficiencies, and emergent trial designs - Prof. John Marshall, University of TorontoSession 1: Lessons From Global Clinical Trials10:00–10:20: Barriers and solutions to international platform trials - Dr. Danny McAuley, Queens University Belfast10:20–10:40: Selected methodological consideration from platform trials - Dr. Neill Adhikari, University of Toronto10:40–11:00: Health economics of international platform trials - Dr. Lisa Higgins, Monash UniversityPanel Discussion: Implementing Platform Trials Locally (Chair: Prof. John Laffey, University of Galway)11:00–12:00: Panel discussion12:00–13:00: Lunch &amp; NetworkingSession 2: Spotlight on Early Career Researchers (ECR)13:00–13:15: The PANTHER trial early career researcher programme - Dr. Kiran Reddy, Queen's University Belfast13:15–13:30: STERO-CARE - Dr. Peter McGuigan, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast13:30–14:10: HRB-TMRN PhD Students presentations<ul><li>Dr Simone Lepage, University of Galway - The Kids Trial: Children shaping trials and the future</li><li>Dr Ellen Murphy, University College Cork - Retention strategies for clinical trials: exploring the costs, planning, and communication processes</li><li>Dylan Keegan, University College Dublin - Sustainability in clinical trials</li></ul>14:10–14:40: Panel Discussion (Chair: Dr Aisling McMahon, Mater Hospital)14:40–15:00: Refreshment BreakSession 3: Operationalising International / Complex Design Trials15:00–15:15: Rethinking informed consent for an ICU Platform Trial: Lessons learned from a SWAT - Dr. Heather O'Grady, McMaster University15:15–15:30: Patient and Public Involvement in Platform Trials - Dr. Leanne Hays, University College Dublin15:30–15:45: Data coordination, funding, regulation in platform trials - Mr. Paul Mouncey, UK Intensive Care National Audit &amp; Research Centre15:45–16:00: Panel Discussion (Chair: Prof. Ger Curley, RCSI)Session 4: Collaboration With Global Partners16:00–16:15: Research Collaborations across Asia and Africa -Dr. Madiha Hashmi, ISARIC16:15–16:30: Built from the South: Infrastructure, Funding and Collaboration in Brazilian Critical Care Research - Dr. Israel Maia, Federal University of Santa Catarina16:30–16:45: Curiosity, Humility &amp; Democracy - Experiences of International Collaboration in Clinical Trials - Dr. Timo Tolppa, University of British Columbia16:45–17:00: Panel Discussion (Chair: Dr Darren Dahly, UCC)Closing Remarks &amp; Next Steps17:00–17:15: Symposium close - Prof. Declan Devane, University of Galway

CPD accredited: A total of 6.0 credits have been assigned to this event.Please be aware that by attending this event you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose.

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